History, Art & A Stay in Wayne County Indiana!
Read about and our hosted stay, dining and tour at Abbott Candy, the Model T Museum, Wayne County Historical Museum and more!
Category: Civil War history
Illinois State Military Museum a history lesson!
Read about the Illinois State Military Museum at Camp Lincoln. The lovely Castle building holds history and stories galore!
Summer Fun in Central Illinois
There are lot of places to go in Central Illinois. Read about the family friendly places to go with grandkids that we have found lately!
The Story of the Sultana
The Sultana, was a Civil War era steamboat that exploded and sank in April of 1865 creating the largest Maritime disaster in US history.
Wyatt Earp, history – closer than you think!
Read about Wyatt Earp in the Midwest. This famous lawman was born in Monmouth, Illinois and also lived in Pella, Iowa!